While Examining a Patient's Peripheral Intravenous (IV)site,you Observe a Red

question 21

Multiple Choice

While examining a patient's peripheral intravenous (IV) site,you observe a red streak along the length of the vein.On palpation,the vein feels hard and cordlike.What is your best action?

• A) Check for a blood return and notify the prescriber.
• B) Discontinue the infusion and remove the IV needle.
• C) Apply ice packs to the vein and continue the infusion.
• D) Change the IV fluid to normal saline and redress the site.

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